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EOS CAMERAS
Canon CMOS Sensor
Taking advantage of its own
proprietary technologies, Canon
develops and produces its own
CMOS sensors. Unlike CCD
sensors, CMOS sensors convert
and amplify signals before they
are transferred to the image
processor, enabling them to
produce superbly clean image
data and help reduce power
consumption by as much as
90%. Data transfer speeds are
increased by using
multi-channel signal paths
that help dramatically improve the camera’s
responsiveness. Canon’s CMOS sensors
incorporate an on-chip noise reduction
technology to deal with both fixed pattern
and random noise. In addition, a multilayer
low-pass filter is placed in front of the sensor
to help isolate false colors that the sensor
may detect. Then, Canon’s own Image
Processor helps eliminate those colors while
retaining full detail. CMOS sensors can also
be fabricated to full-frame 35mm dimensions,
an important consideration for photographers
who wish to use their lenses without a
conversion factor. Canon’s CMOS sensors
deliver outstanding resolution and signal
purity, making them ideal for the most critical
photo or video applications.
Full-Frame Canon CMOS Sensor
The Canon-manufactured
full-frame CMOS sensor delivers
professional performance with
digital convenience. EOS DSLR cameras with
full-frame sensors, such as the EOS-1D X,
EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 6D cameras, do not
require a focal length conversion factor
common to other DSLR cameras on the
market. Instead, these cameras deliver the
same angle-of-view as 35mm film cameras,
so the working distance to the subject, with a
given lens, is the same as it would be on film.
Since you can use EF lenses on either 35mm
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Explorer of Light
One of the many
benefits of the Canon
full-frame CMOS
sensor is the ability
it gives me to shoot
handheld in extreme
low-light conditions.
Even when shooting
at a very high ISO,
I can still capture
stunning results with
little to no noise.
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The history of Canon EOS cameras is brimming with examples of technological
innovations that have set new industry standards for performance and usability.
And yet, at Canon, technology is never an end in itself. Every technological
advancement must yield tangible benefits to the user. Does a new feature enable
the camera to more quickly and faithfully respond to the photographer’s will?
Does a new material or process improve the camera’s long-term reliability?
Canon EOS camera advancements endure because they enhance the
photographic experience, whether you are a seasoned professional or a beginner.
Put simply, the technologies of Canon EOS cameras are
impressive because of the quality of the images they
enable you to create.
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film cameras or Canon DSLR cameras with the
same results, the switch from film to digital is
truly seamless. Full-frame sensors provide
greater control over depth-of-field, which
helps to create beautiful background blur,
perfect for portraits. The large sensor area
also helps to enable a marked reduction in
noise levels at all ISO values. When combined
with high resolution and smooth gradation
from highlights to shadows, Canon DSLR
cameras with full-frame sensors produce
images that rival those taken with
professional medium-format and large-format
film cameras. For maximum control and
dependable performance, the choice is simple
— Canon full-frame DSLR cameras.
Extensive ISO Range*
EOS cameras feature an extensive ISO range
for greater flexibility in diverse photographic
situations. The EOS-1D X camera features the
extended ISO range of ISO 100–51200 (L: 50,
H1: 102400, H2: 204800). The EOS 5D Mark III
and EOS 6D cameras have an ISO range of ISO
100–25600 (L: 50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400).
Even at higher ISO settings where one might
expect to see a higher degree of noise, the
renowned Canon CMOS sensor and noise
reduction system work to help ensure superb
image quality. Accordingly, even demanding
photographers can use EOS cameras with
confidence, no matter the light.
Effective Light-gathering
The EOS-1D X camera’s sensor has 18.1
effective megapixels with individual 6.95μm
pixels, the EOS 5D Mark III camera has a 22.3
megapixel sensor with individual 6.25μm pixels,
and the EOS 6D camera has a 20.2 megapixel
sensor with individual 6.55μm pixels. An
improved S/N ratio plus a photodiode structure
with an increased photoelectric conversion
rate on the EOS-1D X, EOS 5D Mark III and
EOS 6D cameras’ sensors help increase
sensitivity by approximately 2 stops over
previous models, meaning higher ISOs with
even lower noise.
* Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index.
When using the same lens with different cameras, the
angle-of-view varies depending on the sensor size.
APS-C (1.6x)
APS-C (1.6x)
Full-Frame (1.0x)
Full-Frame (1.0x)
EOS 5D Mark III Full-Frame CMOS Sensor (actual size)
Advanced 14-bit A/D Conversion
EOS cameras employ 14-bit converters to
process the output of the imaging sensor.
Compared to the 12-bit converters used
in most digital cameras, the Canon design
helps ensure smoother tonal transitions, more
natural gradations, and superb color fidelity.
RAW images are recorded at 14 bits so that
processed 16-bit TIFF images contain the full
range of tonal values captured by
the sensor.
6/5+/5/4 Image Processor
Designed to help
maximize performance
between the capture and
recording stages of
digital photography, the
Image Processor
uses advanced signal
processing technologies to help enhance
image quality and deliver a more intuitive,
responsive camera. The 4 Image
Processor enables Face Detection AF, Live
View composing, and Full HD video recording.
The speedier 5 Image Processor makes
advanced functions possible like HDR
Backlight Control and Creative Filters, and can
support compensation for chromatic
aberration in both still and moving images.
The 5+ Image Processer extends
performance to greater levels of noise
reduction at higher ISOs, while Dual 5+
Image Processers add lightning-fast speed.
Dual 6 Image Processors provide
turbocharged features like noise-reduction
processing at ISO 16000, more precise EOS
iTR AF and tracking of faces during Live View
and movie shooting, and enabling the camera
to record Full HD video at 60 fps.
Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors (EOS 7D Mark II)
High ISO – Whether shooting stills or video, Canon EOS cameras capture silky-smooth low-noise images that are sharp
with a wide dynamic range of color and tone, even at high ISO speeds.